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1 online resource (305 pages). |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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New directions in terrorism studies
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New directions in terrorism studies.
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| Summary |
"Ever since it was first established, the senior leadership of Al-Qaeda has sought to communicate its core values, rationalizations, and principles to the world. Altogether, these statements convey Al-Qaeda's doctrine and the beliefs for which the leadership claims to be fighting. This volume in the New Directions in Terrorism Studies series analyzes over 250 statements made by the organization's two key leaders, Ayman Al-Zawahiri and Usama Bin Ladin, over the last two decades. It provides an in-depth and systematic analysis of these communications, showing which key issues emphasized by the two leaders evolved over time and highlighting their core principles. It explore Al-Qaeda's problem diagnosis, the solutions offered by its two leaders, their escalating --although often contradictory-- approach towards violence, and their chosen communication strategy for different types of audiences. The book shows how Al-Qaeda's leadership began to develop an increasingly critical approach towards Islam in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and discusses tensions that may undermine the resilience of its doctrine. This unique evidence-based analysis of Al-Qaeda will attract academics specializing in terrorism and counterterrorism as well as the policy community"-- Provided by publisher |
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"This New Directions in Terrorism Studies volume describes Al-Qaeda's evolving religious and political doctrine by analyzing statements made by Bin Ladin and Al-Zawahiri"-- Provided by publisher |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Understanding Al-Qaeda -- Jihadi ideology -- Al-Qaeda's problem diagnosis -- The solution -- Communicating the message -- Contradictions, tensions and inconsistencies -- The Al-Qaeda doctrine : understanding the public discourse -- Appendix : Details of statements analyzed. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Language |
Text in English. |
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Qaida (Organization)
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Qaida (Organization) |
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Bin Laden, Osama, 1957-2011.
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Bin Laden, Osama, 1957-2011. |
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Ẓawāhirī, Ayman.
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Ẓawāhirī, Ayman. |
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Jihad.
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Jihad. |
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Terrorism -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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Terrorism -- Religious aspects -- Islam. |
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Rhetoric -- Political aspects.
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Rhetoric -- Political aspects. |
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Discourse analysis -- Political aspects.
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Discourse analysis -- Political aspects. |
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Discourse analysis. |
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Ideology -- Political aspects.
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Terrorism, armed struggle. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Terrorism. |
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- International Security. |
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Ideology -- Political aspects. |
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure. |
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Ideology. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Holbrook, Baldvin Donald. Al-Qaeda doctrine. New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2014 9781623563141 |
| ISBN |
9781623566678 (electronic book) |
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1623566673 (electronic book) |
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9781501302275 (online) |
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1501302272 |
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9781623563141 (hardback) |
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1623563143 |
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